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Weather & Climate in Vaalwater, South Africa
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vaalwater enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 53°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,898 feet.
Temperature
74°F Jan (23°C)
53°F Jul (12°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Area | 2,707.5 sq mi (7,012.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | -24.2957°N, 28.1142°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Johannesburg |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
5 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Dec 2, 2013 | 33 km SE of Modimolle, South Africa | M4.8 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Jul 12, 2015 | 21 km NW of Brits, South Africa | M4.2 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Jun 22, 2013 | 26 km ESE of Thabazimbi, South Africa | M4.2 | 67 km | 5 km |
| Feb 12, 1993 | 47 km WSW of Siyabuswa, South Africa | M3.4 | 113 km | 5 km |
| Jul 31, 1992 | 43 km N of Maile, South Africa | M3.0 | 117 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
| July | 53°F (12°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in |
Vaalwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 53°F in June to 74°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").